August Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 4:57pmMicrosoft announced security updates affecting Windows, Office, Edge, Internet Explorer, and more.
Alerts and Announcements
Student Computing Labs Go Virtual; Hillman Location Open
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 9:53amThe Hillman Library location will be open, and software and services offered through the Virtual Computing Lab will remain available 24/7 from any location.
Updated: Virtual Computing Lab Undergoing Extended Maintenance August 9-16
Saturday, August 8, 2020 - 11:28amNo service disruptions are anticipated during the one-week maintenance period between noon on Sunday, Aug. 9, and 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Lecture Capture (Panopto) Maintenance Scheduled on August 15
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 4:25pmMaintenance starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 15.
Convey Name Pronunciation and Pronouns with NameCoach
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 2:35pmNameCoach allows you to record and share the pronunciation of your name with others.
Oracle Maintenance on Aug. 7-8
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 - 12:20pmThe University’s Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (PBCS) will be unavailable starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, until 7 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 8.
Phishing Alert: Email Scam Offers Fake Job Opportunity
Monday, August 3, 2020 - 10:12pmPitt Information Technology is responding to a new email phishing scam that claims to offer a job to recipients. Recent examples of this scam include an offer for employment at the U.S. Open Golf Tournament or as a personal assistant. Such scams attempt to obtain sensitive personal data, such as bank account information.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Extended Maintenance Scheduled for Aug. 1-2
Monday, July 27, 2020 - 1:25pmThe Student Information System (PeopleSoft) will be unavailable during an extended maintenance period from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Faculty Information System (Elements) Maintenance Scheduled for July 30–31
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:29pmThe system will be unavailable from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, to 8 a.m. on Friday, July 31.
Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Message to LastPass Customers Requests Password Update
Monday, July 20, 2020 - 3:00pmThe message appears to come from a LastPass representative and asks the reader to update their “master” password.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Monthly Vendor Maintenance Scheduled for July 25-26
Monday, July 20, 2020 - 2:56pmVendor maintenance will be performed on the Student Information System (PeopleSoft and PeopleSoft Mobile) beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. This work is expected to last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 26.
The Future of Box at Pitt
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 1:22pmBox is ending its unlimited storage offering and changing its licensing structure after the University's contract expires next year---in August 2021.
July Microsoft Security Update
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 4:19pmMicrosoft has announced security updates affecting Windows, Edge, Office, and more.
Lecture Capture (Panopto) requires new version of recorder on July 16
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 11:45amTo provide access to the latest features and improvements as well as uninterrupted access, download most recent desktop app for Windows or macOS today.
Zoom Security Release for Windows Users
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 5:00pmUsers of Windows 7 and older versions should update their Zoom client and operating system.
Resolved: Issue Affecting Access to My Pitt
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 10:59amThe issue affecting access to My Pitt (my.pitt.edu) has been resolved and full functionality has been restored.
Adobe Ends Short-Term Access to Creative Cloud Apps on July 6
Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 10:49amPitt Information Technology continues to provide students with a wide variety of software options to support remote learning.
MyResNet Network Maintenance Scheduled for July 1
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - 3:55pmStudents may experience intermittent MyResNet service disruptions between 5:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Student Information System (PeopleSoft) Enrollment Unavailable from June 26–27
Friday, June 26, 2020 - 3:48pmStudents, faculty, and staff will be unable to process adds or drops for any term until the updates have been completed.
Data Breach Affects Mathway App Users
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 4:39pmIf you have an account at Mathway, Pitt IT recommends you change that password as soon as possible.